2025-26 Players to Watch: Emerald Sound Conference

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["585032"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d197a8dea7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The reigning League MVP, Anderson's legacy is already cemented as one of the greatest in King's history. Averaging 23.9 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game, she proved to be a true three-level scorer and the school's all-time leading scorer. Her season-defining moment came when she hit a game-winning shot to send her team to the state championship, a perfect example of her poise and star power. Long, athletic, and incredibly intelligent, Anderson is the type of player who simply does everything on the court—scoring, rebounding, facilitating, defending—and does it all at a star level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["736425"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d197a8dead8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A First Team All-League selection, she made her name as a defensive menace with length, anticipation, and lightning-quick hands. Opponents rarely found comfort with Cramer shadowing them. But her impact didn't stop there—offensively, she was equally effective, whether playing on or off the ball. With a smooth, fluid jump shot and a savvy scoring touch, she added balance to King's attack. Competitive and relentless, Cramer embodied the toughness and energy that made King's so difficult to beat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1259634"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d197a8deb21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nance's all-around energy powered Cedar Park Christian to a state tournament appearance, a testament to her leadership and versatility. As a First Team All-League combo guard, she attacked the rim fearlessly and created opportunities for her teammates. Her decision-making stood out, as she balanced aggressiveness with efficiency. On the defensive side, Nance's hustle and awareness made her a constant disruptor. Whether finishing at the rim or knocking down shots, she was the steady spark that carried her team throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aniston Pannell","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bear Creek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d197a8debbd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every team had to gameplan around Pannell, and for good reason. A First Team All-League guard, she established herself as one of the league's premier shooters. Beyond her scoring, she was reliable with the basketball, taking care of possessions and knowing when to push the issue. Scrappy and competitive, she brought toughness to both ends of the floor. Pannell's shooting gravity forced defenses to adjust every possession, opening up the floor for her teammates and solidifying her as a cornerstone for Bear Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1259635"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d197a8dec19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xue's speed and quickness made her one of the most electrifying guards in the conference. A First Team All-League point guard, she blew past defenders with her explosive first step, whether in transition or in the half court. Around the rim, she was a crafty finisher who could extend through contests and finish with either hand through contact. Xue also stretched defenses with her shooting ability—comfortable off the catch or the dribble—and even drew defensive attention when off the ball. Her blend of speed, skill, and versatility made her a nightmare matchup for opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->